Atter
An older term for poisonois fluid and thereof, common in mythology. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Eitr" redirects here. For for the similarly named Norse dwarf, see Eitri. For other uses, see Atter (disambiguation).
Atter (Old Norse: eitr) is an older term for "poisonous bodily fluid", especially venom of a venomous animal, such as a snake, dragon or other reptile, but also other vile corrupt or morbid substance from the body, such as pus from a sore or wound, as well as bitter substance, such as bile.[1][2][3] Figuratively, it can also mean moral corruption or corruptness; noxious or corrupt influence, poison to the soul, evil, anger, envy, hatred; as well as destruction and death.[1][3]